Overview
Watch the Great Migration up close on this four-day Mara safari. Two full days of game drives, a sundowner overlooking the Mara River, and evenings around the campfire at a small tented camp run by a local conservancy partner.
Trip highlights
- Big cat sightings in the Mara Triangle
- Optional dawn hot-air balloon safari
- Sundowners overlooking the Mara River
- Visit to a Maasai village
- All game drives in open-sided 4x4 vehicles
Day by day
Nairobi to the Mara
Early departure from Nairobi by road, arriving at camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive as the sun drops over the plains.
Full-day Mara Triangle game drive
Depart at dawn for the Mara Triangle, tracking resident lion prides and, in season, the migration herds. Picnic lunch in the bush.
Optional balloon safari & village visit
Early risers can take an optional hot-air balloon flight over the reserve, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Afternoon visit to a nearby Maasai village.
Final game drive and return to Nairobi
One last morning game drive before breakfast and the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
What's included
- ✓ Airport/Nairobi pickup and drop-off
- ✓ All park entry fees
- ✓ Tented camp accommodation, full board
- ✓ Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓ Bottled water during drives
Not included
- ✕ International flights
- ✕ Hot-air balloon safari (optional add-on)
- ✕ Travel insurance
- ✕ Tips for guide and camp staff
- ✕ Alcoholic beverages
Traveler reviews
Worth every shilling
Did the balloon safari add-on and it was the highlight of our year. Smooth booking process too.
Unforgettable
Our guide spotted a leopard on day one and it only got better from there. The camp staff felt like family by the end of the trip.